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16 minutes ago
There’s no question that some good candidates lost, some bad ones won - and that we may have some tough fights ahead over environmental issues.

But it’s important to remember that it was candidates who lost, and not environmental issues.
How did environmental issues fare in Tuesday's election?
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Americans believe in protecting the environment, and Congress knows.
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23 hours ago
“Yesterday was not a referendum on climate or rejection of environmental protections that Americans overwhelmingly support. It was a really, really bad day for Democrats.”
Greens beaten back but not broken after election
thehill.com
Environmental groups see the results of the midterm elections as a major loss for their priorities, but they haven’t completely lost hope.
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November 4
Pound for pound, methane is over 80 times more potent than CO2 in trapping heat in the atmosphere over the first 20 years after it is released.

Tell the President and the EPA that the time to address methane emissions from the oil and gas sector is now.
Take Action: Cut Pollution from the Oil & Gas Industry
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Pound for pound, methane is over 80 times more potent than CO2 in trapping heat in the atmosphere over the first 20 years after it is released.
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Environmental Defense Fund
November 3
How clean energy empowers communities
Lower electricity bills, more choices over their energy use and a more reliable system all add up to a higher quality of life for the residents of one of the world's largest green-built neighborhoods. — in Austin, TX.
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November 3
Will you Defend Our Future tomorrow and #VoteClimate?
Addressing #ClimateChange is not a partisan issue. We must #ActOnClimate to defend our future. Support candidates who support #ClimateAction. Join over 120,000 others and pledge to #VoteClimate. http://bit.ly/1uzwZMM
Photo: Addressing #ClimateChange is not a partisan issue. We must #ActOnClimate to defend our future. Support candidates who support #ClimateAction. Join over 120,000 others and pledge to #VoteClimate. http://bit.ly/1uzwZMM
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November 3
"Protecting the planet will require a dramatic shift away from fossil fuels," said the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in its latest report.

You can help make that shift by taking action to limit climate pollution TODAY: www.edf.org/5fk/
Photo: "Protecting the planet will require a dramatic shift away from fossil fuels," said the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in its latest report. You can help make that shift by taking action to limit climate pollution TODAY: www.edf.org/5fk/
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November 2
What does sustainability mean to the people who work in the world of commercial seafood—not just in terms of the environment, but how it intersects with their livelihood and their family heritage?
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Environmental Defense Fund
November 2
Want to connect with people in your community who share your passion for protecting the environment? If so, we invite you to join the EDF Ambassadors, a group of EDF supporters who are bringing a global conversation down to a local level.

EDF Ambassador chapters are already doing great things in Boston, New York, North Carolina and San Francisco. Be part of something good. Join us! www.edf.org/qk2/
Photo: Want to connect with people in your community who share your passion for protecting the environment? If so, we invite you to join the EDF Ambassadors, a group of EDF supporters who are bringing a global conversation down to a local level. EDF Ambassador chapters are already doing great things in Boston, New York, North Carolina and San Francisco. Be part of something good. Join us! www.edf.org/qk2/
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October 31
Fishing smarter, not harder, in 7 steps: www.edf.org/Tfn/
Photo: Fishing smarter, not harder, in 7 steps: www.edf.org/Tfn/
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October 30
Because of climate change, fall foliage displays will have less color and quality by the end of this century.

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/10/22/climate-change-could-ruin-leaf-peeping-for-us/

Image credit: Allan Henderson via Flickr
Photo: Because of climate change, fall foliage displays will have less color and quality by the end of this century. Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/10/22/climate-change-could-ruin-leaf-peeping-for-us/ Image credit: Allan Henderson via Flickr
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October 30
Financing barriers have been a major obstacle to large-scale adoption of clean energy. EPA's new regulations could make it much easier. Learn how.
Barriers to clean energy financing could fall with EPA plan
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The Clean Power Plan could jumpstart lending for clean energy investments nationwide.
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October 30
Cutting methane can be quick, cheap, and easy - but it starts with regulations. Learn more from EDF expert, Mark Brownstein: www.edf.org/Ttn/
Photo: Cutting methane can be quick, cheap, and easy - but it starts with regulations. Learn more from EDF expert, Mark Brownstein: www.edf.org/Ttn/
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October 29
On October 12, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall - and ended up costing us billions.

We can't afford climate change. Take action now to place limits on climate pollution: www.edf.org/TFK/
Photo: On October 12, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall - and ended up costing us billions. We can't afford climate change. Take action now to place limits on climate pollution: www.edf.org/TFK/
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October 29
Every time a new environmental rule is proposed, someone tries to scare the public into thinking America can’t afford it.

And every time, the cost of the new rule turns out to be far lower than opponents claim: www.edf.org/Tt8/
Photo: Every time a new environmental rule is proposed, someone tries to scare the public into thinking America can’t afford it. And every time, the cost of the new rule turns out to be far lower than opponents claim: www.edf.org/Tt8/
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October 28
You've seen it listed on the back of products you buy but what exactly IS "fragrance?"

You'll soon find out as two big companies plan on disclosing more of their product ingredients.
What exactly is that "fragrance" in my product? You'll soon find out.
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For the first time, consumers are able to find out what the scents in certain household products are made of.
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